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French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article L930-5

References made by provisions of the present code applicable in New Caledonia to provisions of the Labour Code, are only applicable there if there is a locally applicable provision with the same purpo…

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French Commercial codeIn force
Subsection 2: The Management Board and the Supervisory Board.

Article R225-52

Sufficient proof of the number of Supervisory Board members in office, and of their presence or representation at a meeting of the Board, shall be provided by producing a copy or extract of the minute…

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French Code of Criminal ProcedureIn force
Title XXIX: Special seizures

Article R53-54

When applying for registration, the applicant shall attach to the form provided for in Article R. 521-6 of the French Commercial Code a copy of the final decision ordering the seizure.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Thermal establishments.

Article R1322-59

Every spa must have a telephone. Addresses and telephone numbers that may be needed in an emergency are prominently displayed near the equipment.

AI translation · Updated 5 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE VIII BIS: Special provisions for sole traders covered by the status defined in Section 3 of Chapter VI of Title II of Book V

Article R681-5

Decisions handed down pursuant to IV of article L. 681-2 and article L. 681-3 may be appealed by the parties within ten days of their notification.

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Nature and representativeness of the association

Article R519-52

The trade association referred to in I of article L. 519-11 is a not-for-profit association with its registered office in France.

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 2: Financial arrangements and legal representation of agencies

Article D1432-57

The financial statement provided for in article L. 1432-3 is sent to the Supervisory Board by 15 April following the end of the financial year in question.

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Commercial codeIn force
TITLE III: Provisions applicable in New Caledonia.

Article R930-5

References made by provisions of the present code applicable in New Caledonia to provisions of the Labour Code are only applicable there if there is a locally applicable provision with the same purpos…

AI translation · Updated 4 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Title IV: The interprofessional ambulatory care company

Article R4041-5

In maisons de santé set up as interprofessional outpatient care companies, the health project referred to in article L. 6323-3 is appended to the articles of association.

AI translation · Updated 3 Nov 2023Open Article
French Public Health CodeIn force
Paragraph 1: Participation in health protection.

Article R4235-50

No pharmacist may keep a pharmacy open, or a pharmacy for internal use in operation, if he is unable to practise personally or if he is not effectively and regularly replaced.

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